Counter Terrorism
R&AW also coordinates with other investigating agencies to trace and extradite the individuals involved in conducting terrorist activities against India from foreign soil. In the aftermath of Mumbai terror attacks of November 26, 2008, there are serious demands raised to increase and strengthen the RAW capabilities as an external agency. RAW has gained attention for providing the US with intelligence on Al-Qaeda and Taliban targets for the war on terrorism in Afghanistan. Maps and photographs of terrorist training camps in Afghanistan and Pakistan, along with other evidence implicating Osama bin Laden in terrorist attacks, were given to US intelligence officials.
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